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title: "Leeds: Danny Mills confident Marcelo Bielsa will stay at Elland Road"
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published: "2021-05-18T17:05:08Z"
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# Leeds: Danny Mills confident Marcelo Bielsa will stay at Elland Road

**Former Leeds United defender Danny Mills believes that Marcelo Bielsa will stay loyal to the Whites this summer rather than head to Tottenham.**

### The Lowdown: Bielsa linked with Spurs job

The Argentine has done a remarkable job at Leeds, guiding them back into the Premier League and easily ensuring another year in the top flight ahead of next season.

Bielsa has been [hailed](https://www.france24.com/en/20200718-he-s-a-genius-peers-praise-bielsa-after-el-loco-guides-football-s-leeds-back-to-english-premier-league) as a ‘genius’ by Paris Saint-Germain manager Mauricio Pochettino, highlighting his current standing in the game.

Spurs have been [linked](https://twitter.com/LukeEdwardsTele/status/1393146406991454209) with acquiring the 65-year-old’s signature as they look to replace the departed Jose Mourinho in the coming weeks and months.

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### The Latest: Mills tips Bielsa to stay

Speaking to [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/mills-shares-verdict-on-bielsa-quitting-leeds-for-tottenham-amid-talks-claim/), Mills says he is not worried about the prospect of Bielsa leaving Leeds, believing that the Argentine will eventually commit his short-term future to the club. The ex-Whites defender said:

> “It’s one of those, it’s not about him getting what he wants, it’s about people being reasonable. He wanted Ben White last year and he didn’t get him and still stayed.
>
> “He’s very understanding. As long as the club are working with him and they’re both pulling in the right direction. They’re not going to agree on every decision because that’s impossible.
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> “I genuinely believe that he has a huge degree of loyalty. As long as you do right by him, he’ll stand by you. I don’t see any issues at the moment with Leeds and Bielsa.
>
> “He’ll be talking to Leeds about who they want to bring in. It’s what Bielsa does, he chooses to sign a one-year deal which also means that if you do need to get rid of him at some point, you don’t have to give him a massive pay-off.”

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### The Verdict: Too loyal to leave

The idea of Bielsa suddenly moving on this summer would surely be a hugely worrying one for anyone of a Leeds persuasion, considering the manner in which he has [transformed](https://www.joe.co.uk/sport/marcelo-bielsa-leeds-united-believe-223461) the Whites.

Much like Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool, he has built a [wonderful team spirit](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/mar/26/marching-on-together-bielsa-and-leeds-show-team-spirit-as-wait-goes-on) and is [adored](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/marcelo-bielsa-leeds-united-fans-19918026) by supporters, arguably proving to be *the* key reason for Leeds’ current success.

As Mills has suggested, Bielsa does things in his own time and is also fiercely loyal, so it would be a huge surprise if he didn’t at least sign a one-year deal imminently.

***In other news, Leeds are believed to be eyeing up a move for an established international player this summer. Find out who it is [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-transfer-rumours/leeds-whites-eye-up-nahitan-nandez-move/).***